msc 18,439 Posted May 31, 2016 Alan Devereux who played Sid Perks has died: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/archers-actor-alan-devereux-dies-34762570.html I thought the name was familiar but it turns out its because it was mentioned in this thread several times. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted May 31, 2016 Alan Devereux who played Sid Perks has died: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/archers-actor-alan-devereux-dies-34762570.html I thought the name was familiar but it turns out its because it was mentioned in this thread several times. Yeah so many times I didn't want to play favourites by quoting any single one. Edit: Independent: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/alan-devereux-dead-actor-who-played-sid-perks-on-the-archers-for-nearly-50-years-dies-a7058561.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted July 26, 2016 Long time editor William Smethurst has reportedly died: https://twitter.com/tortoiserock/status/757919880779882497 Was also an executive producer on Crossroads and Boon. Edit: BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36905761 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted November 15, 2016 June Spencer, who is now 97, sounded a rather tremulous on Sunday's episode, which is hardly surprising given her advanced age. However, until now, her voice didn't seem to have changed at all since I first heard it in my childhood, so this deterioration was very noticeable. How people sound instead of how they look can give a better indication of their life expectancy IMHO. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted November 18, 2016 Sara Coward, who has played Caroline in The Archers for nearly forty years, has announced she does not have long to live: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1607108039594968&id=1600530870252685 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,315 Posted November 18, 2016 Sara Coward, who has played Caroline in The Archers for nearly forty years, has announced she does not have long to live: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1607108039594968&id=1600530870252685 Is she too obscure for the Death List?I mean she isnt a household name but has a 100% chance of getting a BBC obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted November 18, 2016 Sara Coward, who has played Caroline in The Archers for nearly forty years, has announced she does not have long to live: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1607108039594968&id=1600530870252685 Is she too obscure for the Death List? Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted November 18, 2016 Still, a Coward dies a thousand deaths Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,315 Posted November 18, 2016 Sara Coward, who has played Caroline in The Archers for nearly forty years, has announced she does not have long to live: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1607108039594968&id=1600530870252685 Is she too obscure for the Death List? Yes. I assumed she would be.I did know the name and have heard her on the Archers and knew she was a major character who runs Grey Gables but she has not been in anything else.I wonder whether any of the Archers cast would qualify by Death List standards.Probably not but they do have the DDP advantage of being a dead cert for an obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,315 Posted November 18, 2016 Didn`t Caroline feature in scenes with both Princess Margaret and the Duchess of Cornwall? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,573 Posted November 23, 2016 They normally get coverage on Radio 4. Terry Molloy would be a cert for other reasons though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted November 23, 2016 Terry Molloy would be a cert for other reasons though. Can't think what you mean... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,315 Posted November 23, 2016 They normally get coverage on Radio 4. Terry Molloy would be a cert for other reasons though. Well Alan Devereux Arnold Peters Norman Painting Margot Boyd Mary Wimbush and the guy who played George Barford all got numerous online obits from all the major news outlets. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted November 23, 2016 Yep, broadsheet obits nailed on for any long term Archers characters. It is worth noting that the death of Freda Fry, a silent character, in the great Ambridge flood of 2015, attracted big press coverage and she wasn't played by anyone. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted January 3, 2017 Sara Coward says she doesn't want her character written out of The Archers when she dies. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38496197 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 621 Posted February 2, 2017 Speaking to the Radio Times from her palliative care home in Leamington Spa, she said: "I would prefer it to be over quickly. http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/archers-legend-sara-coward-reveals-9554100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,137 Posted February 2, 2017 Speaking to the Radio Times from her palliative care home in Leamington Spa, she said: "I would prefer it to be over quickly. http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/archers-legend-sara-coward-reveals-9554100 She died in the upstairs bedroom By the light of the evening star That shone through the plate glass window From over Leamington Spa. https://allpoetry.com/Death-In-Leamington 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted February 3, 2017 Speaking to the Radio Times from her palliative care home in Leamington Spa, she said: "I would prefer it to be over quickly. http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/archers-legend-sara-coward-reveals-9554100 I have her in my Hare DP team so would appreciate it if she made a bit more of an effort to hang on as long as she can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted February 3, 2017 Presumably the DDP pun for her departure will be "Sara takes the Coward's way out"? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted February 11, 2017 Sorry to say, but we might be getting an update on Sara Coward very shortly... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted February 11, 2017 Sorry to say, but we might be getting an update on Sara Coward very shortly...Devon what did MiB say about murdering your picks! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhys 64 Posted February 11, 2017 Sorry to say, but we might be getting an update on Sara Coward very shortly... Do you know something we don't or is that just an assumption based off the other posts? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted February 11, 2017 DDT moonlights as the Reaper, his word alone is often good enough for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,315 Posted February 12, 2017 Sorry to say, but we might be getting an update on Sara Coward very shortly... Well she has been in a hospice for 3 months now with end stage cancer.Surprised she has lasted this long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted February 12, 2017 DDT moonlights as the Reaper, his word alone is often good enough for me. Yeah, but does that help for a qualifying obit? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
